The Smith and Wesson K-22 was introduced in 1931 as the K-22 Outdoorsman. This revolver was built off of the frame of the Smith and Wesson .38, but fires a .22 LR cartridge. These revolvers are used widely for target shooting, varmint control and small-game hunting. The rear sight-blade on the K-22 can be removed for replacement, to add white-line sights or to install illuminated rear-sight-forks.
Instructions
1. Unload the revolver completely. Open the cylinder and visually inspect each chamber to ensure that no live ammunition is present.
2. Turn the windage screw counterclockwise until you hear an audible pop. This indicates that the windage screw has broken free from the detent.
3. Rotate the screw-head until you see the small detent-pin on top of the sight blade. Depress the detent pin with the punch. Remove the windage screw.
4. Tap the rear sight-blade off the weapon frame -- from left to right -- using a nylon or plastic hammer.
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